Materials Mgr - Production Scheduling
Group: Motion Systems Grp N. America
Division: Pneumatic (PDN)
Location : USA RICHLAND MI PNEUMATIC
Job Family : Supply Chain/Logistics
Job Type : Regular
Posted : Sep 17, 2026
Job ID : 68793
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This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S. Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements.
Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies. For more than a century, we've enabled engineering breakthroughs that make energy cleaner, transportation safer, medical treatments more effective, and manufacturing more efficient.
With empowered team members in more than 40 countries, Parker serves customers across aerospace & defense, energy, HVAC & refrigeration, in-plant & industrial equipment, off-highway and transportation.
Our scale is global, but our purpose is personal. We enable breakthroughs that improve lives, strengthen communities and create a brighter future.
Our Purpose - Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow - comes to life through our people-first culture where teamwork drives performance, inclusion fuels innovation and growth is encouraged. This environment fosters collaboration and empowers team members from engineering and manufacturing to finance, supply chain, human resources, information technology and beyond.
By combining deep expertise with an entrepreneurial spirit, we help customers succeed in markets that demand performance, reliability, and sustainability.
As we look to the future, Parker is advancing initiatives in energy efficiency and sustainability while developing the next generation of talent and leaders to engineer a better tomorrow.
Are you ready to shape a brighter future??
In Motion Systems Group and Pneumatic Division, we play a pivotal role in applications that change our world. We are in almost everything that moves. With our wide range of technologies, we help our customers solve their most complex engineering challenges by living our purpose: enabling engineering breakthroughs that lead to a better tomorrow.
We believe that our team members are our key assets and that a diverse workforce is a driving force to bring our purpose to life. We foster a culture where every team member feels safe, included and empowered.
We all belong, we all matter, and we all make a difference.
We have an exciting opening for aMaterials Manager (Production Scheduling) in Richland, MI. If you are looking for an opportunity to make an impact and grow your career, consider putting your experience in motion at Parker Pneumatic Division (PDN). Here you will find a passionate team built on a winning culture that puts our people and customers first. We are inspired by our purpose of Enabling Engineering Breakthrough that Lead to a Better Tomorrow.
Provide leadership of Supply Chain Management activities for manufacturing location. Activities may include, but are not limited to, production scheduling, oversight of inventory and impacts of related cash flow, information flow/coordination, and asset management.
Scope/Supervision and Interaction:
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Work with internal key stakeholders such as Plant Manager, Business Unit Manager, Buying Team, IT and other appropriate resources to strategically plan/schedule materials to support customers. Matrix management responsibilities with business units and support groups for shipping, receiving, quality and inventory functions. Provide direct leadership and management of production schedulers.
Your Main Responsibilities:
Responsible for production scheduling department manufacturing resource planning activities to help achieve sales, ACIP objectives, and maintain 100% on-time customer deliveries
Matrix responsibilities for personnel involved with MRP to achieve/maintain a high degree of data accuracy, integrity, and ownership
Accountable for site/division materials metrics and Standards of Performance
Help define/implement automated systems to support production scheduling needs
Prioritize escalation requests impacting production scheduling needs
Optimize resources, in collaboration with Value Stream Managers, to minimize cell disruptions
Support VMI efforts as needed with Buying Manager
Support internal and external audit requirements relative to Supply Chain scope
Ensure site/division material management policies are aligned with Corp inventory control objectives
Facilitate Corp production scheduling initiatives such as common part numbers, VMI, supplier scorecard feedback, etc.
Prepare and manage department budget(s) within established guidelines
Actively support and implement LEAN principles, kanban, MRP II techniques, cost reduction programs, etc.
Provide professional development for direct reports; explain and enforce adherence to policies and procedures
We are looking for talent with:
5 years minimum of hands-on experience in production planning/scheduling and/or materials management in a world-class, high volume manufacturing environment
4-year college degree in supply chain, business or engineering required
Experience in supply chain management, cash flow, asset management, JIT, cellular manufacturing
Highly analytical and detail-oriented for tracking data, resource management, etc.
Proficient in ERP (SAP preferred) platforms and MRP II methodologies
Technical knowledge required to understand business processes and recommend proper automation
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills to foster effective stakeholder collaboration
Extensive knowledge of Microsoft applications (e.g. spreadsheets, word processing, databases, presentations)
Certifications preferred - APICS CPIM, CSCP, or CPSM
SAP and scheduling software experience a plus
Competitive Compensation
Participation in Annual Incentive Program
Benefit & Retirement Plans
Parker offers competitive benefit programs, including:
Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost.
401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay.
Company provided defined-contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay.
Career development and tuition reimbursement.
Other benefits including paid parental leave, short and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, a Care.com membership and financial planning assistance are provided at no cost to you.
Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates.
Paid Time Off and Company-Paid Holidays.
Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.
("Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor")
If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please go to Employees & Job Applicants | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (https://www.eeoc.gov/employees-job-applicants)
Drug-Free Workplace
In accordance with Parker's policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug-free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.
